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February 26, 2026
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Kenya, US reopen talks on new bilateral trade deal

Kenya, US reopen talks on new bilateral trade deal

The Kenyan delegation was led by Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam, while the U.S. side was headed by Acting Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Osvaldo Gómez-Martínez. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya and the United States have resumed talks in Washington D.C. to establish a new reciprocal trade framework, aiming for a long-term bilateral trade agreement.

  • Total trade in goods and services between Kenya and the U.S. reached an estimated Sh528 billion in 2024, an 18 percent increase from the previous year.
  • The Kenyan delegation was led by Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam, while the U.S. side was headed by Acting Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Osvaldo Gómez-Martínez.
  • Discussions covered key areas including trade in goods, tariffs, agricultural commodities, digital trade, and securing gains under the AGOA program, which has been extended to the end of 2026.

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